1. Don’t take time for practice “We’ve been so busy this week…” There’s no denying it takes a huge commitment from the entire family when your daughter’s a softball pitcher. It’s almost like doing two sports; the extra time needed for lessons, and pitching practice leaves little room for other activities. Without a doubt, the [...]

Here are four reasons your daughter won’t listen to you (when it comes to softball): 1. You’re her parent, first. By being the parent, your child is emotionally attached to you and the words you say. When a parent makes a comment it is viewed as criticism. A coach says the same thing, and it [...]

What it means to connect… One of the things coaching hundreds of young ladies (and their parents) has given me is a unique perspective on the parent-to-daughter relationship. Some parents get it right in my opinion, and yet the vast majority fall short of their own intentions. By no means am I an expert on relationships, but [...]